Planning your wedding in London

One of the best and potentially most expensive wedding destinations in the world, London has a huge selection of historic and contemporary locations and venues for you to choose from. With so much choice, it can be overwhelming planning a wedding in the city. Try not to feel rushed, there are plenty of fantastic suppliers and you are bound to find ones who are available on your wedding and are within your budget. While Londoners complain about the traffic, it's generally pretty easy to get around so don't be afraid to book a South London-based supplier for your wedding in North-East London.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Deconsecrated church in South London or converted mill over in the East. From fancy hotels to city pubs there's something for everyone. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock the designs you like.

London wedding venues

£35 - £60
per head

Harrild and Sons

London | 120 capacity

Large, stunning and stylish wedding reception venue housed across 2 floors wit...

£7,000 - £12,000
total

Simon Drake's House of M...

London | 150 capacity

The House of Magic has specialised in entertaining public and exclusive ‘A l...

£2,000 - £10,000
total

Fulham Palace

London | 180 capacity

Fulham Palace is a versatile and unique West London venue. Set in 13 acres of ...

£125 - £125
per head

Drapers' Hall

London | 276 capacity

Every wedding is unique and Drapers’ Hall offers complete flexibility and ex...

We believe that on this of all days, you should be able to have exactly what you want. Our selection of function rooms allows you to choose precisely the space, ambiance and facilities your guest-list and wedding theme demand.
The Grosvenor

Wedding dress stockists

£1,100 - £2,500
per item

Lucy Martin Bridal

We create simple, contemporary wedding dresses for modern brides. Choose from ...

£1,350 - £3,500
per item

Katya Katya Shehurina

Vintage inspired wedding designer company specialising in comfortable and care...

£430 - £9,000
per item

Pronovias

Dressing women in their dream wedding gowns for nearly 50 years, Pronovias are...

£1,995 - £3,000
per head

Naomi Neoh

Naomi Neoh creates elegant and modern bridal gowns, which are often recognised...

Real weddings in London

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Amy & Simons Magical Marylebone Wedding

First things you need to do when planning a wedding

Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with some London-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, London is the culinary capital of the world and has plenty of choice and limitless cuisines.

7 So you know the date of your top notch London wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Entertainment! Want to have the ultimate party? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the band and the dancing at the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests.

Photographers

£1,900 - £2,700
total

Cecelina Photography

Fine art wedding photographer capturing your wedding in timeless, elegant and ...

£850 - £1,600
total

Emma-Jane Photography

Creative, fashionable wedding photography: Packages start from £850 and can a...

£1,000 - £3,000
per head

Philip Berryman Photogra...

I cover weddings, parties and social events for stylish, discerning clients wh...

£895 - £1,495
total

Ewan Shears Photography ...

London Wedding Photography - also covering the UK

We are people for people. Our aim is to get you the images so you will never forget your precious moments.
Cove Photography

Hair & make up artists

£45 - £150
per head

Abi Quick Makeup

I am a professional makeup artist based in South London. I specialise in fashi...

£55 - £160
per head

Natalie Kamal Makeup Art...

Natalie is a trained Makeup Artist with 10 years of experience in the Makeup i...

- Camilla J Collins Hair and Makeup Artist

£70 - £250
per head

Camilla J Collins Hair a...

Camilla J Collins is a professional make up artist and hair stylist covering L...

£70 - £190
per head

The Bridal Stylists

The Bridal Stylists are a team of talented wedding hair stylists & make-up art...

9 London has great florists everywhere. Can you get them to include any flowers that have grown locally? No matter what style of venue you've chosen, the right blooms always add that extra touch of magic.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so no harm in getting quotes from other areas of London.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in London and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local London-based supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

£450 - £5,000
total

earcandy

Exclusive Live Bands, String Quartets, DJs and Harpists by earcandy - designed...

£250 - £500
total

Harpist - Cecilia De Mar...

Versatile London based harpist to make your day special!

£100 - £500
per head

Encore - Outstanding Wed...

Encore has the UK's largest selection of musicians, bands, singers and DJs. ...

£175 - £1,500
total

Music Students for Hire

MSH is dedicated to delivering high standard and affordable live music for wed...

Flowers

£2,000 - £50,000
total

Jay Archer Floral Design...

Dubbed 'The English Romantic' my award-winning designs are whimsical, textured...

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

£50 - £10,000
total

The Covent Garden Academ...

Here at the The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers, we love a good wedding. We o...

£10 - £100
per head

VenueArt

We love to work with our clients' budget to meet their requirements

Cakes

£2 - £600
per item

Rockabilly Bakery

Gorgeous celebration & wedding cakes - Rockabilly Bakery is a bespoke cake...

£500 - £1,500
total

Pretty Gorgeous Cake Com...

Welcome to Pretty Gorgeous Cake Company, home of multi Award winning Wedding C...

£2 - £600
total

Little House of Baking

We believe your wedding should be designed to perfection and reflect upon your...

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following areas and boroughs:

Bermondsey, Islington, Hoxton, Shoredtich, Camden, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Westminster, Bloomsbury, Bayswater, Raynes Park, Peckham, Forest Gate, Walthamstow, Bromley-by-Bow, Stratford, Clapham, Brixton, Sutton, Tooting, Crystal Palace, Cheam, Croydon, Hampstead, Finchley

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